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Newspaper
Missouri Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
8
A sharp temperature drop Monday night left the thermometer at 27 degrees above zero by 6 am Tuesday. Garden crops were damaged as a cold front moved through and a group of summer youths vanished from the area, with no whereabouts known.
Charles H. Bradford, north of Napton, struck a coal bank on his farm twelve feet thick at a depth of 150 feet. A twelve foot vein is unusual in this part of the state and, if it extends for any distance, could prove a valuable find.
In Albany Minnesota on October 7, balloon Indiana pilot H H McGill rode a cyclone like a frenzy of wind racing through trees and rocks. To save the craft ballast sacks were dumped three miles upward then down to earth about three and a half miles south of Albany at 11 yesterday morning. J H Schauer, hurt by a tree and with a dislocated shoulder, ran through fields to fetch help.
A farmer spotted two men in distress and brought them to town where medical aid was given. Both men were described as in bad shape from cold and exposure. One man’s shoulder was dressed and he rested briefly after a short sleep.
The week saw new subscribers and renewals including Peter Bender Slater F L H Kothe and many others from Sweet Springs Marshall and surrounding towns. Local calls featured Mr Perkins confirming his move to a new house and Ella Holloway praising the Republican while donating apples to help the paper.
Afternoon renewals arrive from Mr and Mrs Frank Henry while from Cretcher yesterday the paper was sent to her father Fred Twilling who left Monday for California for health. Joe Henry’s Colorado return pleases his sister while John Henry stays less happy there. G A Barron Blue Lick marks up his paper. Dan Kerr Leonard and cousin Ralph Kerr Medford Oklahoma visit Marshall and renew. M C Holt Blue Lick yesterday hands several dollars for renewal. Jesse Wood near Cretcher stops by Tuesday with thanks and asks to come again.
Chicago will host a novelty Husbands Contest on October 23 at the McCullough residence. Twelve prizes will be awarded for qualities such as hair, time to the wife’s shoe, hat price guessing, humility, looks, gown description, gallantry, docility and patience. Three women will judge. the winner may be hailed the eighth wonder of the world.
Reproduced Missouri Pacific Fast Mail car showcased in the Industrial Parade at St Louis Centennial Week. The car, part of the third largest mail train in the United States, served St Louis to Kansas City with a full mail handling setup and clerks distributing letters souvenirs and booklets to spectators.
Key West Florida reports a morning hurricane leaving the city a mass of wreckage. Property damage is estimated at millions of dollars. Martial law is proclaimed with guards patrolling the streets. No definite death toll yet, but many injured. Government authorities beginning assessments.
Chaos grips the east coast as hundreds of homes wrecked or damaged and streets cluttered with debris. A weather observer reports hurricane force winds peaking at 100 mph with the center passing by mid afternoon, leaving ships ashore and factories damaged.
Cleveland October 12 Doctor Cook dismisses Peary claim noting the map and statements repeat past replies. He says the published map does not alter the ongoing contention and has addressed the raised points multiple times.
A explorer claimed Eskimos kept their pledge not to reveal details to Peary and his party about the polar sea journey. They were instructed to say they had gone far north and would be brought to New York at the explorer’s expense to prove his claims, as Whitney did.
Mr and Mrs J F Bentley hosted a family reunion at their Salt Pond Avenue residence with all children present for the first time in five years. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Moody Bentley of Horton Kansas Luther Bentley Arch Buie and family and S W Wright and family of Mt Olive. The dinner and gathering were described as pleasant and memorable.
Remaining in the Marshall post office on October 13, 1909, if not called for within fifteen days they will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington DC. List includes Emma Collier Nellie Cummings Fay Griffith Stella Jackson Mary King Ethel Price Oda Willis Mrs Costa Ed Baker W S Douglas William Edmonds John Handly Joe Mc Elfresh Lee Robertson L W Van Dyke P M.
Final settlement for the estate of John Chbildeors is to be presented by Charles M Reynolds executor at the next Probate Court term in Wald County Missouri. The court will convene at the Wald County Court House on the first Monday of December. Creditors and interested parties are notified to file their claims or appear as required.
Mr and Mrs L F Wilson and their daughter returned to Folsom New Mexico after visiting W G Eggleston family. C H Tucker is adding extensive improvements to his store including a new suit cabinet hat case and plans more sections and a large glass front from the factory. Dr R H Nuckles moved his office to the new building over Rose Buckner store with Dr Bucher.
New Orleans report says the Morgan liner Antilles was driven onto a reef off the Florida coast. Passengers and crew, including Governor Sanders of Louisiana, were rescued by the Momus after the ship listed badly and credible hopes of salvage faded. The Momus arrived at dawn with all Antilles travelers aboard, while officials suspect a course bewilders. the wrecked liner had departed New Orleans for New York Saturday morning.
The 10-22 McChesney Studio announces Kodak loan services for customers. Visitors are invited to come in and select a Kodak camera to take with them.
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